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William Alexander Allan

In memory of:

Private William Alexander Allan

August 28, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

B/75272

Age:

27

Force:

Army

Unit:

48th Highlanders of Canada

Additional Information

Son of George S. and Emma M. Allan, of Brampton, Ontario, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 235 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

MONTECCHIO WAR CEMETERY
Italy

Grave Reference:

III. A. 11.

Location:

The War Cemetery lies in the locality of Montecchio in the Commune of Montelabbate (Province of Pesaro). It stands on rising ground just North of the main road from Pesaro to Urbino, about 12 kilometres west of Pesaro. If approaching by car, take the road 423 from Pesaro to Urbino, following the signs for Montecchio. Just before entering the town, the Cemetery will be seen on the right hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Badge– In memory of the members of the 48th Highlanders of Canada who went to war and did not come home. Submitted on behalf of the 48th Highlanders Museum, 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, ON

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    Badge – In memory of the members of the 48th Highlanders of Canada who went to war and did not come home. Submitted on behalf of the 48th Highlanders Museum, 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, ON
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Owen Sound Sun Times September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Owen Sound Sun Times September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Owen Sound Sun Times September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Owen Sound Sun Times September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Owen Sound Sun Times September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Owen Sound Sun Times September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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